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Syre

Apr 19 @ 1:54pm

Similar games?

Hey, community...

Does anyone know games with a similar atmosphere/using a stone as a tool to see "another world", which are available on Steam?

This game made me feel... at home... and like I belonged. It brought back so many childhood memories of fantasy worlds - I realized I need more games like this one.

If you know of any similar games, please let me know the game title.

Last edited by Syre; Apr 19 @ 2:02pm

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Kunovega

Apr 19 @ 7:03pm

Kenpoleon Bonaparte has What Never Was

Apr 19 @ 7:57pm

Originally posted by Kunovega:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/353550/House_of_Caravan

In my opinion, 'House Of Caravan' is NOTHING like 'What Never Was'. There's no seeing, as the OP put it, into "another world". I found the former game to be a grind, while the latter game was actually interesting.

Last edited by Kenpoleon Bonaparte; Apr 19 @ 8:03pm

Syre

Apr 20 @ 12:14am

Thanks for the list, Kunovega.

I already have most of these on my wishlist, but they are not really giving me the same vibe as "What Never Was" does.

But, yes, they are similar regarding the riddle aspects and world-style.

Maybe one day I'll try out some of these - perhaps they won't match my first impression and I'll like them more than I thought.

Thanks for your input, Kenpoleon Bonaparte.

Kunovega

Apr 20 @ 12:14am

Originally posted by Kenpoleon Bonaparte:
Originally posted by Kunovega:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/353550/House_of_Caravan
In my opinion, 'House Of Caravan' is NOTHING like 'What Never Was'. There's no seeing, as the OP put it, into "another world". I found the former game to be a grind, while the latter game was actually interesting.

Great, make a list of suggestions than. Nothing is ever going to be an exact match silly boy.

Syre

Apr 20 @ 12:24am

Originally posted by Kunovega:
silly boy.

There is no need to call someone else "silly" here.

I saw you in other discussions with a similar "attitude".

Please, be kind; it's not like Kenpoleon Bonaparte's post was some sort of attack - it was simply a note. - yes, that

Originally posted by Kenpoleon Bonaparte:
NOTHING

can be interpreted as harsh, but I didn't see it that way.
Don't make a big fuzz out of something small.

I don't want a verbal fight in any of my discussions - especially not in one about game recommendations. Opinions differ, recommendations differ.

This message is not meant offensive in any way either - it's just a reminder to be friendly around others. This would help immensely.

If you got a few more games, Kenpoleon Bonaparte. Feel free to post your recommendations here.
You referred to a "latter game" - which one did you mean?

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Kunovega

Apr 20 @ 12:54am

Originally posted by Syre:
Originally posted by Kunovega:
silly boy.

There is no need to call someone else "silly" here.

I saw you in other discussions with a similar "attitude".

Please, be kind; it's not like Kenpoleon Bonaparte's post was some sort of attack - it was simply a note. - yes, that
Originally posted by Kenpoleon Bonaparte:
NOTHING
can be interpreted as harsh, but I didn't see it that way.
Don't make a big fuzz out of something small.

I don't want a verbal fight in any of my discussions - especially not in one about game recommendations. Opinions differ, recommendations differ.

This message is not meant offensive in any way either - it's just a reminder to be friendly around others. This would help immensely.

If you got a few more games, Kenpoleon Bonaparte. Feel free to post your recommendations here.
You referred to a "latter game" - which one did you mean?

Silly isn't exactly an insult, it's a gentle reminder that he wasn't adding any suggestions of his own, which comes off as a bit silly to me.

"I don't like your answer, but I don't have anything better to suggest" is to put it politely, a silly response.

If I was going to be rude about it I'd have used much harsher language. Stop looking for reasons to be offended by nothing.

EDIT: And before you try to twist this further, try looking up what the word means:
https://www.google.com/search?q=silly+definition&rlz=1C1CHZL_enUS954US954&oq=silly+defin&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDAgAEAAYRhj5ARiABDIMCAAQABhGGPkBGIAEMgYIARBFGDkyBwgCEAAYgAQyBwgDEAAYgAQyBwgEEAAYgAQyBwgFEAAYgAQyBwgGEAAYgAQyCAgHEAAYFhgeMggICBAAGBYYHjIICAkQABgWGB7SAQk1MTUwajBqMTWoAgywAgHxBaB1rj0ml5St&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

When someone calls you ``silly,'' it usually means they perceive you as being playful, lighthearted, or lacking seriousness

When you're going to tell me you disagree (which my first word was: great, as in, you're engaging, let's go, let's carry on the discussion) but then post no suggestions of your own: That is "lacking seriousness"

You want to engage? Great, disagree (that's not impolite), now make some suggestions and carry on. It's not a serious response (thus silly) to truncate the response with just a negative while not providing a tangent of your own as counterpoint.

Excuse me for attempting polite conversation.

I saw you in other discussions with a similar "attitude".

That's you looking for reasons to be offended, because all I did was provide a list (which is what you asked for)

I shouldn't have to explain why I'm answering your question. Would you prefer to be ignored? (seriously) What I expected was for more people to make their own suggestions. Instead all I get is negatives from both of you.

And a reminder: my first post stayed on topic. This isn't a tangent I started.

Last edited by Kunovega; Apr 20 @ 1:10am

Kenpoleon Bonaparte has What Never Was

Apr 20 @ 1:35am

Originally posted by Syre:
You referred to a "latter game" - which one did you mean?

The former game = 'House Of Caravan'.
The latter game = 'What Never Was'.

Originally posted by Syre:
If you got a few more games, Kenpoleon Bonaparte. Feel free to post your recommendations here.

Your first post asked for games similar to "using a stone as a tool to see another world", I interpreted your post as also wanting the second criteria of a good story to go along with that.

I don't know of a game that fits both criteria. However, games I know that fit one of your two criteria...

1. . Puzzles. Other worlds/dreams/realities.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1747030/The_Trials/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/603090/Dream_Stone/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/997430/The_Mirum/

Last edited by Kenpoleon Bonaparte; Apr 20 @ 1:40am

Kenpoleon Bonaparte has What Never Was

Apr 20 @ 1:40am

Last edited by Kenpoleon Bonaparte; Apr 20 @ 1:46am

Syre

Apr 20 @ 4:54am

Originally posted by Kunovega:

Silly isn't exactly an insult, it's a gentle reminder that he wasn't adding any suggestions of his own, which comes off as a bit silly to me.

"I don't like your answer, but I don't have anything better to suggest" is to put it politely, a silly response.

If I was going to be rude about it I'd have used much harsher language.

I apologize for my harsh reply then.

I completely forgot that "silly" can be used in a less insulting way as well.

Originally posted by Kunovega:

Excuse me for attempting polite conversation.

I saw you in other discussions with a similar "attitude".

That's you looking for reasons to be offended, because all I did was provide a list (which is what you asked for)

Perhaps I did interpret similar messages in other discussions as jokey insults as well - I apologize for not understanding your way of expressing yourself correctly. I do understand now.

Originally posted by Kunovega:
And a reminder: my first post stayed on topic. This isn't a tangent I started.

I thought you were up to start something after you replied to the other post. You did stay on topic beforehand.

Thanks for the very detailed explanation and reminder that "silly" can be used in several ways with several intentions - I only had the worse one in mind when I read your reply to Kenpoleon Bonaparte.

I misunderstood and simply overreacted, because of my interpretation.

I guess I saw too many discussions going down the river with people replying with similar messages over and over again.
I apologize once again for my overreaction. I thought you meant it in an offensive way and I wanted to step in.

I hope this is solved now and I won't interfere anymore regarding this :)

Last edited by Syre; Apr 20 @ 5:26am

Syre

Apr 20 @ 5:02am

Originally posted by Kenpoleon Bonaparte:
1. . Puzzles. Other worlds/dreams/realities.

[…]

2. Has a story. Solve a mystery, and/or see into the past.

[…]

Thanks a lot.
These are great additions - I didn't see many of these yet.

Thanks a lot, guys!

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Syre

Apr 20 @ 10:22am

I went on my own search through the store as well.
Note: I didn't play any of these yet - I cannot say how close they are to "What Never Was".
But in case someone who stumbles to this discussion, here are a few games with a few similar tags which caught my interest. My "is related to "What Never Was" because" is mostly linked to the game featuring some kind of notebook or sketches, which help understanding the world or game mechanics....

I think "What Never Was" is very unique - and style and elements are not featured very often.
The following list only showcases a list of games you may look into if you liked "What Never Was" - they may or may not be similar with it.

Riddles + world immersion:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/210970/The_Witness/

More a walking simulator with less riddles, but it has some sci fi traveling in it; and many sketches of creatures:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/962630/Transient_Extended_Edition/

The trailer and pictures depict a very beautiful world related to fantasy and mystic:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/377480/NERO_Nothing_Ever_Remains_Obscure/

And a game I keep an eye on for quite a while, because of it's unique way of presenting game mechanics by an encrypted "language". Interesting riddle concept:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/553420/TUNIC/

Story-focused; probably not really close to "What Never Was":
More platformer, but interesting story about a family bond (and magic, maybe):

https://store.steampowered.com/app/278360/A_Story_About_My_Uncle/

One which may showcase a magical world with some sci fi stuff, but is probably very different and may have not-so-relaxing in-game areas:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/378610/Valley/

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